Looking at me, Carson doesn't need to say anything to answer my question.
My eyes go wide at the realization.
"This can not be happening." I tell Carson, my mind having difficulty accepting the fact.
"I'm afraid so, lass. From what you've told me, two months would be my guess."
Two months? Then that means...duh, of course it'd be him. It's not like I slept with anyone else.
"Do you know who the father is?"
I must be shooting Carson a look because he clears his throat and says, "I'm not judging you lass, I have to ask."
Oh.
Moment of truth, I guess. I open my mouth to tell Carson and… hesitate.
"His name, lass." Carson gently prompts. "I need his name."
I continue to hesitate, still not sure. Finally I make up my mind and say, "I'm not gonna say."
"That's your choice Max," Carson says, setting down the clipboard. "but I do have to notify the IOA."
"What?" I ask, startled. "Why? Is it because I refuse to name the father?"
Carson shakes his head and says, "No lass. Since there are married couples on Atlantis the IOA stipulated that they be informed of every pregnancy. I can'nae see why."
"Oh."
Carson smiles and seems a bit more relaxed than he was a few minutes before. "Now tha' we got that bit of business taken care of there's jus' a few more things I need ta talk to you about…"
Carson goes on for a few more minutes but his voice fades in and out. All I can think about is how screwed up my life is right now.
I somehow make it back to my room without stopping to talk to Alex, Lydia, or Crysta about this. Hell, I don't even know if I'm gonna even tell Logan. All I can think of is this little life inside of me right now.
I flop onto my bed and stare at the ceiling. Sighing, questions flash through my mind like lightening.
What am I going to do?
Do I even want to keep it?
Do I tell Logan?
How do I handle the IOA?
How long can I keep this to myself?
Am I going to be able to stay?
I am so screwed. Literally and figuratively.
A/N: Yea, I know I'm evil; join the ever growing list. I would've kept this chapter hostage a bit longer but then it would have led to this long drawn out fic!war with Techie and that's something I don't want to get into at the moment. Standard disclaimers apply. Review.